What you can do if you are fully vaccinated
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CID wrote this during COVID lockdowns.
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Some of this information has changed now.
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This is still on our website to show what CID was doing during COVID lockdowns.
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Fully vaccinated means you have had two jabs.
This means you can now do more things if you are fully vaccinated.
If you are not fully vaccinated you cannot do these things.
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These are the new rules for fully vaccinated people.
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Visiting people in their home
You can have unlimited (fully vaccinated) guests at home.
All adults who live in that home must be fully vaccinated.
Children under 12 do not need to be vaccinated.
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People who live in aged care facilities and disability homes can have visitors.
Their visitors must follow the rules of the home.
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Pubs, restaurants and cafes
These are open for fully vaccinated people.
People under 16 who are unvaccinated must be with a fully vaccinated person they live with.
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Face masks
You must wear a mask when
- indoors except when you are at home
- on public transport
- at a public transport waiting area
- in an airplane
You must check in when you enter an indoor venue like a restaurant, a shop or a library.
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You do not need to wear a face mask
- If you are under 12 years old you
- When eating or drinking
- When talking with another person who is deaf or has problems hearing
- In an emergency situation
- Doing exercise outside
- In a gym or in a dance class
- When at a correctional centre, place of custody, or hospital (as a patient)
- If you are resident at an aged care facility
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Shops
All shops are open for vaccinated people only.
They will limit the amount of people for social distancing.
You must wear a mask and check in.
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Gyms and pools
Gyms can hold classes for up to 20 people.
Both outdoor and indoor pools are open.
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Events and entertainment
Theme parks, stadiums and other big recreation places are open for fully vaccinated people.
There will be social distancing rules.
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Cinemas, theatres, museums and libraries
These are open for fully vaccinated people.
There are limits on how many people for social distancing.
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Weddings, funerals and places of worship
Weddings, funerals and places of worship need to limit the amount of people for social distancing.
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Travel outside your LGA
People in Sydney don’t have to follow the 5km distance rule.
People can travel between Regional NSW and greater Sydney.
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You will need to show proof you have been vaccinated.
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How do I get my proof of vaccination?
Download your COVID-19 digital certificate.
You can find this on
- the Express Plus Medicare mobile app
- your Medicare online account through myGov
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You can add your COVID-19 digital certificate to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
Information is available on the Services Australia website.
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Other ways I can get proof of my vaccination
- the place you got your vaccination can print it for you.
- call the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 and ask them to send it to you.
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The rules can change.
For the latest rules go to the NSW Government website or call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.
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If you feel sick
- Stay home
- Call your GP or the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.
If it is an emergency call 000.
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For more information call the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787.